Flyers Learn By Doing

There's a lot to learn inside the classroom. But there's even more outside those doors.

Through experiential learning opportunities, you'll encounter real-world problems and develop solutions that create a lasting impact. Along the way, you'll build your skills, knowledge, confidence and résumé. But you'll do more than prepare for your career; you'll discover who you're called to be.

When graduation arrives, you won't be entering the real world for the first time. You'll already be part of it — and prepared to make a positive impact on the world.

Fast Facts

100% of majors

have a capstone experience

100% of students

will complete a high-impact experiential learning opportunity before graduation


Education Abroad and Away

Global Citizens

Want to learn in London? Research in Rome? Ponder in Panama City? UD has many options for you to expand your perspective, strengthen your résumé and help you compete in the global marketplace.


Research

Where Ideas Take Flight

Even as undergraduates, Flyers can gain real-world research experience. For example, Julian Pabon's curiosity resulted in a innovative idea and a patent – all before graduation.

Work-Based Learning

Real World. Right Now.

Throughout Dayton, abundant opportunities exist for internships, cooperative education, part-time employment and careers after graduation. Top companies regularly recruit on campus, and Career Services helps you prepare with résumé critiques, mock interviews, career fairs, career counseling and more.

Faith. Service. Vocation.

Find Your Calling

Hands-on learning doesn't just prepare you for a successful career. It also allows you to explore your interests, find your passion and purpose in life, and use your gifts and talents in a meaningful way.
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Performance-Based Learning

Taking Center Stage

The Roger Glass Center for the Arts elevates the arts on campus and provides students with opportunities to take center stage through concerts, dance and theater performances, and visual art exhibits.

Leadership Programs

Learn to Lead

You can develop your leadership skills and prepare for a successful future through intentional, immersive leadership programs, student organizations, and peer education and mentorship programs.
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